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Flight Operations & Coordination Flashcards

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  1. When a pilot declares PAN-PAN, what level of urgency does this signal indicate?

    Answer: Urgency — a serious condition not immediately threatening life

    PAN-PAN indicates an urgency condition that is serious but not immediately life-threatening, one step below MAYDAY.

  2. A flight communicator receives a PIREP indicating severe turbulence at FL350. To whom should this be immediately relayed?

    Answer: All aircraft operating in that altitude range and ATC sectors affected

    Severe turbulence PIREPs must be immediately relayed to all aircraft in the affected area and relevant ATC sectors to prevent accidents.

  3. What is the primary purpose of an ATIS broadcast?

    Answer: To provide current weather and NOTAMs so pilots can reduce routine frequency congestion

    ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) provides current airport weather and NOTAMs so pilots already have routine information before contacting ATC, reducing radio congestion.

  4. During a runway incursion, a flight communicator's FIRST action should be:

    Answer: Alert ATC immediately so aircraft movements can be halted

    Immediate notification to ATC is critical during a runway incursion so controllers can halt conflicting traffic and prevent a collision.

  5. Which phraseology correctly acknowledges a readback and confirms it is correct?

    Answer: 'Readback correct'

    'Readback correct' is the standard phraseology used by ATC to confirm that a pilot's readback of a clearance was accurate.

  6. A ground stop has been issued for an airport due to weather. Which flights are typically exempted?

    Answer: Medical emergencies and aircraft already airborne and declaring minimum fuel

    Ground stops typically exempt aircraft with declared emergencies such as medical situations or minimum fuel, as those safety situations override traffic management restrictions.

  7. What does the term 'wheels-up time' refer to in traffic flow management?

    Answer: An assigned departure time window given by ATCSCC to manage en route traffic

    In traffic flow management, 'wheels-up time' (or EDCT) is a departure window assigned by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center to regulate traffic into congested areas.